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Okay, let's go.
...an incident on a road near Wiesbaden, it was probably a motorbike.
It was an accident. -Are you so sure?
I'm not coming, Sam. I've had a re-think...
I'd rather go back. -Sure, but I value my life.
Can we trust these people?
William...
Don't be a fool.
Good evening.
Make sure you remember your new name, William Clay...
Mine is *** Moriglio. Forget our real names, they doesn't exist anymore.
Want one? -No thanks.
We're students who have come to Copenhagen to work on our thesis...
We'll live with local families, I got the addresses in Berlin...
Whoever hosts us cannot see us together, agreed?
We must be cautious...
We'll meet in places far away from our homes...
Let's make sure we aren't noticed. Okay? -Okay.
Don't move, I'll call you as soon as I'm ready.
Don't worry. Goodbye.
'From our Envoy in Copenhagen'
Ms Gustavsen? -William Clay?
I got your name from the university. -Welcome.
The kitchen isn't very big...
...but it has the best view.
Great! -Now, I'll prepare your meal.
What is it? -This is Eric, my husband.
The American!
Nice trip? Give me your suitcase.
It's so light?
I only travel with a toothbrush.
This is your room. -I really like it.
Peaceful and comfortable, just like the Hilton.
The bathroom is in there, and that's our room...
If you ever need anything.
I'm sorry, my wife had to go out.
A sudden appointment, I tried to do my best...
What do you think? -Not bad.
I'm not the best cook, but it's better than a kick in the stomach.
Does my mother upset you? Just say so.
Not at all. -She isn't all there...
She's a vegetable. Right, mother?
I don't want to send her to a home so I can avoid a divorce.
You're so messy, look at you. Can you help me?
You really are messy. Grab her legs.
How long will you stay in Copenhagen?
I'm not sure exactly.
Your thesis sounds very difficult. -Yes, in a sense.
Then you'll be here for some time.
Don't worry about the rent, I know students don't have much money.
After these, stop. All finished...
We'll ask our own. -They'll find something for us.
Sure, ten years in some penitentiary. -Let's say we were kidnapped.
Sure, why not? Kidnapped by a werewolf.
Then what can we do? -Don't be so tragic.
We'll find something but quit with the long face, understood?
Wait here for me.
Hi... We really need some work.
Nothing doing. -Don't let my friend put you off...
He's thin but he's strong. -You need authorisation.
Thanks anyway.
Have you written your specialisation?
What did you put in the empty space?
I should've told them the truth, they seemed like policemen...
There are moments when I feel so down.
I wanted to tell them but then I remembered, you understand.
How will I manage? I feel stubborn going on like this.
Don't ever lower your eyes or it will be the end...
Do you understand? -William...
Stop it. We'll try again tomorrow.
Would you like a coffee? -No, thanks.
You'll smoke a cigarette, won't you?
Here's the fire for my William.
He's like one of the family. Isn't he, Monica?
How long has he been with us? -Two months, if I'm not mistaken.
A few more days and It'll be two months.
Did you sleep well?
William, I beg you. William, William.
William.
He never did it before.
Forgive him, I beg you. Stay...
After two months I'm used to having you here.
He never did this in our home, believe me.
It's not his fault. Honestly, William...
Stay. -Okay.
Thank you.
My lateness is justified. -I'll forgive you if it's a local girl...
What's she called? -Leave it.
They want us to die of hunger.
Here, eat. -Did you get something to drink?
If you're thirsty, get off your backside and walk to the fountain.
Not eating? -My stomach hurts.
Stop staring at me, it annoys me.
You're a nice guy. -Is there any money left?
Not even a dollar. -Okay.
Hi. -Bad day?
Calling it bad is a compliment. Your mother?
She's fine.
Listen...
I need some money, but I can't pay you back till my cheque arrives.
How much do you need?
Inga... Inga. Come, mother's done it again.
Take it. Wait, I'll try here.
Why do you hold the bear in your arms? Is he cold?
Bear? -Right.
He's tired, poor thing. He's just recovered from the measels.
Yes? -The measels have turned him blue...
Ask him then? -Okay.
Go on, ask him. -Want to spend the evening with us?
I don't know. I'm waiting for a friend.
You're not waiting for anyone. -How do you know?
I can feel it. -Sure, you feel it.
Tell me something...
No, I can't say. It's a secret.
A secret, do you understand? -I won't tell, I'm mute as a grave.
-Yes, but... Come on.
Is this how you make money? -Who?
You... Her... All the others.
I'm sorry William, but it didn't work out.
Who is she? -Some woman.
Can't you tell? -Joker.
She gave me an idea. To buy drugs her friends earn money at the docks.
We heard there was work here? -We're poor students.
There's no work here. It's illegal to employ foreigners.
Just for one day? -Okay.
Why work so hard? With me you can earn money having fun.
Hi. -Finally.
How did it go? -Just like I promised...
Everything's okay.
But I want to be sure I won't have any problems?
Only satisfaction, friend.
We've arrived. It's down here.
What about you? Won't you accompany me?
Don't trust me? Come on, let's go.
Don't let it get to you, you'll find someone else.
I don't want to.
For God's sake, close the window. It's freezing.
We live in a society starved of ***...
We see them everywhere; lemons, oranges, grapefruit...
All women must have ***; natural or made of rubber...
Of course. Far from Twiggy. The reason lies in breastfeeding...
Instead of ***, they put a baby's bottle in their mouths when they return from the hospital...
So what happens? A trauma.
Ready with the lights?
Get rid of the cigarette, it's like a baby's bottle.
Come on. It's time to work.
Can you remind me to buy some bread when we finish?
Yes.
I want to buy a mouse like this for my daughter.
Well, we've made it. You can relax now...
I'll bring in the money. Soon we'll be speaking like locals.
We're okay now.
William... William, don't wander.
Listen, let me be. I'm holding you back.
Don't be a fool. It's going well now.
Yes... Sure. Willy, don't be an idiot...
Don't be a fool... What are you trying to find?
Don't you see how ill you are? You must go to bed early...
...and eat. And eat.
What's wrong, William? Are you ill?
Are you ill? Of course, I hardly ever eat.
...and if I don't eat, how should I feel?
How should I feel, ***? What should I feel?
I don't know, William. Why should it matter to me?
Let's grab a bite to eat and you'll feel better.
No, William won't eat anymore. I'll do what I want now.
You know, I've never been free. I'm a nobody...
You've been drinking. You didn't eat and you've had a drink.
If you want me drunk, then I'm drunk...
Okay...
Drunk... Sure. I'm drunk.
Drunk... Drunk.
And you? How do you want me?
Tell me.
Who am I?
Who am I? -I don't know.
Why not? -I don't know.
What do you mean? -Come on, William.
What do you want? -I want to know who I am.
How do you want me? -What?
Who am I? -I don't know, ask your mother.
Who am I? -Leave me alone, I don't know you.
Have you finished messing around?
I feel sick. My head is spinning.
They're watching us. Send them away...
They're upsetting me.
I'm hungry... I could eat the world.
Then let's eat.
No, I said no, so it must be no. Understood? It must be no.
Agreed but don't do that again. Try to calm down, okay?
Have a rest, you need it. See you round, William.
I waited for you...
I didn't want to eat by myself. My husband will be out all night.
I read a fabulous book...
I'll get it for you later. If you want?
What book is it? -It's by an American author...
He's a very new writer. I won't say any more, or I'll ruin it...
It's better if you read it.
Do you like... the coffee?
Would you like some more?
This is the book.
Don't stand there, come in. Are you scared I'll eat you?
I feel down sometimes. Keep me company.
No thanks, I'll go to my room and read.
What do you think of me?
I mean physically.
Please, cover yourself.
William... You don't like me?
That's not true.
I think you'd prefer to get some rest. Goodnight.
Please let me stay.
Stay as you are. Don't take your clothes off.
Turn off the light, if you want.
I thought you wanted to slap me.
Why? -I'm not really sure.
You're a fool.
You see? I was right to let you stay.
You're beautiful. You have a great body.
You have a child's eyes.
I love you...
No... I like you. -I really love you...
No, I'm joking as well.
I feel the urge to shoot...
Shoot and shoot...
***!
No, Willy.
This is my sound, I love this sound...
What's wrong, Willy?
Tell me.
Why? Why?
I want to feel them on my face, Melting down, slowly.
You're crazy.
Help.
Is that you, ***?
Put *** on!
Is that you, ***?
I can't explain now because we haven't met before.
We're coming to you.
I can't see myself anymore.
Yes, I want the cellar. I know where I am there...
I can touch the walls and they know I'm there. They watch me.
I hope they're careful.
Where am I? ***, can you tell me where I am?
He's very sick. -I don't doubt it...
He needs you, but if you refuse to treat him we won't find another psychiatrist who will.
He's got high blood pressure and his breathing is irregular...
At the moment he's not dangerous.
What next?
I imagine you understand the term 'schizophrenic'?
That's where he is now. He's not responsible for what he's done.
These are the passports with your new identities.
We waited two months before coming here...
We wanted to avoid any discussion about us and what we had done...
We would've made it if William hadn't lost his mind...
Now, we're in your hands. -Max, we must help them.
Before deciding, I must discuss it with my wife.
I've never interfered with your decisions, this is a novelty.
Sure, but this is the first time we've dealt with a murderer.
Don't talk rubbish, that woman isn't dead and you know it.
But the police are still looking for him. You've read the papers...
Max, don't get yourself in trouble. Don't take on this responsibility.
No, I'm not worried about the police...
We'll try and get her to drop the charges...
It's only logical we take precautions, I'll have to treat him at home.
You see, these aren't difficulties...
To treat him I must understand the reasons behind his illness...
William certainly isn't any help and the other one refuses to collaborate.
This all started with Freda...
We met her in Monaco while she was distributing fascist leaflets about desertion...
It's what William and I were looking for...
I got to know her in my own way. -I've decided...
I have no intention of going to Vietnam.
Are you questioning your opinions?
I've decided to be a deserter.
I won't be the first.
Freda was immediately convinced of the seriousness of our proposal...
She thought we were good guys, prepared not to mark our hands with innocent blood...
She put us in contact with Pays. The game was on...
We had decided to help American soldiers desert.
I hope you realise what you're doing...
It's an important step. Above all it's significant...
It's significant because it's full of responsibility...
Deserting because the war is unjust is a great action.
Why didn't you tell them you'd already fought in Vietnam?
That's our business.
Not quite, ***. -Professor...
Do you want to treat William, or do you want to turn him in?
If I decide to treat him I will need your collaboration.
I'll tell what you I know. -The details of your work?
I need your help to save William...
I must know his past. -I told you what I know.
I met him in Saigon. To be precise it was close to Saigon.
I kept a close eye on him when we were with our platoon...
As we passed the procession I warned our men to be careful...
In those parts, even the dead can shoot at you.
I turned and saw him clinging to his machine-gun...
Immersed in his role as the heroic commander.
Don't help them, Max. It's the right thing to do.
Perhaps...
But as a doctor I have a precise obligation to my patients.
Don't be naive. They'll just use you...
Your name would be the perfect tool for political speculation of any kind...
This isn't a typical case of desertion. -What you say doesn't make sense...
It's a shame you've forgotten the majority interest...
He's beyond any speculation.
Stay with him.
Did you send them all away?
Yes. There's no one at home.
What is it?
Max, I'm scared of what will happen after...
Will we choose the right time to make an exit?
Where are you, Willy? -Do you want to know that as well?
I'll tell you... I won't tell you.
Who talks, doesn't want to talk. ..but they must talk.
I know everything. I could tell you but I won't.
I'm tough. Feel how tough.
Tough like a lobster...
A crab, a turtle. I'm sick...
There's water... I'm drowning.
Will you save me?
No, you'll leave me be. -Who are you, William? Tell me.
Who am I? What closes? It closes its eyes. What does it hear?
It doesn't understand; How? Who? Where? When?
What does it mean? Turtle...
Lobster... Crab... Turtle... Lobster...
Look at me, Willy. Look at me.
It's hard like stone.
It's ***. Haven't you heard of it?
Hi.
That day, he wanted to know all about ***...
He spent all week talking about it...
Why didn't the professor come? -We'll both treat him.
My husband does this to reduce any risks, especially for you.
Naturally.
Do you have something against my husband?
He's too curious, in my opinion.
Willy wants tea.
My conscience passes to the other side.
I must defend myself. It's everyone's right.
Of course, William.
Is Willy's tea ready?
I don't want your tea...
Your tea wants to probe me and you want to kill me!
Look up!
What's going on?
Watch out.
Don't talk. It's bad to talk.
You don't understand any of this.
One must be careful...
Be careful.
You aren't careful.
He won't be careful.
Now, you can start asking questions again.
You kill me.
You're tormenting him. You're killing him.
They're all so careful.
Be careful of the circle... Be careful.
One circle... Two circles.
He's calmed down. -Did you give him another injection?
It wasn't necessary...
He'll be fine as long as he doesn't see me.
Will this experiment go on for much longer?
You're too sensible, my dear...
You're allowing yourself to be
You aren't worried now because he's calmed down.
In reality he's suffering like before. -I know, you've told me a thousand times.
To you he isn't sick, he's (?). I learnt that lesson well...
I was an attentive student, but I don't approve of your methods...
I don't like to see people suffer. Especially when there's no reason for it.
Explain yourself more clearly. -You're the same as your friends, Max...
I really figured you out that night. You don't want to cure him...
I've been watching you, and I know you.
While you've been working with him, your eyes have been glowing with anticipation...
He's a special case, isn't he? A real medical discovery...
Naturally, your curiosity extends to the advantages you'll receive for doing this.
Starvation with little effort.
I wouldn't be suprised if you were prolonging his suffering to make it all more interesting.
Don't be absurd.
Don't try to blame it on your alcoholism.
It's all too easy, Max. You aren't getting inside him to cure him...
...or to give him some peace.
You only want to know what happened...
(?)
Until you've found it you can play this out to the end, whatever the cost.
You're mistaken. -I wish I was, Max...
Only you could do this.
I risk going to prison, Ulla. -Don't be a hypocrite...
You know everyone will support you. They'll put you on a pedestal.
They need a hero so much they won't pass you up.
It was a joint decision to bring him here.
But there was also a pact, he was most important...
Have you forgotten? You're like the others, Max...
You do the work of a missionary on a sofa.
You're tired, my dear. I understand you.
I know. -We'll talk later, I'm going to the clinic.
Hi.
Who is Katie? -Willy's sister. Why?
I ask the questions. Tell me, how did he get on with his sister?
I don't know.
Who are you writing to?
My sister, if you really want to know. Anything else?
It's easy to see you're a (?)
At first you always had a pen in your hand and then, suddenly, you stopped.
Maybe it's because it's not a lot of fun around here?
Instead, William kept on writing to his sister. Even from Germany.
Your sister again? I really want to know what you tell her.
Nothing important. You see...
I can tell her whatever I'm thinking without anyone making fun of me.
Was he close to his sister? -To be honest, I've no idea.
The only thing I know for sure is that he was jealous of her.
You seem upset tonight. -I didn't get Katie's letter.
She probably had other things to do.
Cut it out. Don't talk rubbish.
She may be your sister but she's also a woman.
What does that mean? -You know.
Let's change the conversation. -Okay.
Do you have Katie's address? -All I know is they lived in New York.
New York is a big place, ***.
I'm sorry, I don't have William's address.
I'm glad I came back...
...and how you've left everything as it was.
It feels like I was away for ages. Kate?
Yes? Tell me.
You didn't want me to leave...
You must pretend my return means nothing to you.
Understood?
I see you still have the necklace I bought you...
You also have the painting I made. When did I give it to you?
For my birthday.
For my birthday, Willy. -Not 'Willy'...
Squirrel... You called me squirrel.
You shouldn't have left, squirrel. It was another of your crazy ideas.
Katie...
Let's change the discussion.
If I didn't volunteer, they would've called me up.
You know I didn't have a steady job and I wasn't at university...
It was useless. They would've made me go...
It's better to catch them on the other foot.
Aren't you happy to see me?
I'm not bouncing off (?) the walls but I am pleased.
Happy.
I've missed you so much. I feel like a leaf in a cyclone.
I was always dreaming over there. I was constantly in a world of fantasy...
Everyone dreamed.
It was too dangerous to live in the real world.
You wish me well, don't you? -Of course, squirrel. I wish you well.
I always told you everything. I pretended to be different to the others.
They couldn't discover the real me. They aren't allowed inside.
I'm tired, Katie.
Tired.
I want someone to give me their hand...
...to help me get out of the box.
No, I don't want to. Not yet...
Wait till you pull me out of my corner...
There... I'm walking now. I'm coming after you...
You as well... You as well!
You can feel the heel beating you. Did I hurt you?
I'm coming after you. Are you crying?
Great!
You're tired.
Do you want to rest?
Do you promise me you'll get some rest?
If you need Katie, you can call me.
Everything is outside. Nothing can touch me.
"I'm inside a box, they've locked me inside...
You can get me out, Katie. I'll tell you how..."
Why the long face? We're trying to cure him.
Enough...
This charade has gone on long enough.
I can only communicate with him through you...
This is the first time we've collaborated.
Do you refuse? -I don't like probing people...
We're different, Max. I can't do it.
"...a sound."
I'm sorry if I disturbed you...
These are for you. -I don't understand?
These are the letters Willy sent his sister from the front.
How did you get them? -I wrote to Katie...
I prefered to do it myself.
Why don't you trust my husband? -It's simple...
I'm fed up with others benefiting from our flesh.
I'm not benefiting from anyone's flesh.
Then why are you so upset?
The people in the organisation that brought you here...
...would have fed you to the dogs if we weren't here.
They aren't very subtle. All they want is a scandal...
A method to create peace. -We must persuade the sane one to talk.
They've got incredible stories to tell. With ***'s declaration...
...we'll put public opinion right under the noses of the authorities.
He must talk. It's the right time. The Americans can't get away with it.
We must tell the press if we want the war to end...
Public opinion must be solicited. -It's the only sensible approach.
Max, try to make a decision. Those two are in your hands.
I am against it. Do you know why?
Sure, professor... To exploit us some more.
I'm not accusing you. You're a psychiatrist...
...and you know how to hit them. It's more productive...
...to interest public opinion with a human case...
...rather than a political scandal. -No... No.
It will be you who decides, not me.
When William is free. When he's better again...
Only then will you be able to do what you want.
But we'll be so tied up, we'll only be able to move in the atmosphere you've created.
I know how this game works. -You have no right to talk like this.
Don't worry...
I'll assume this right. You know, doctor...
When we left we thought we were normal people...
In just a short time they were able to make us think differently.
Well? Have you got nothing to tell us?
Do you want a rest?
I'll give you the next one. I'll sort this one out.
Have you made a decision? You put the bomb in the restaurant...
Do you know how many you killed? I'll tell you: 12 innocent people.
Hurry up, I'm tired.
Just confess everything and I'll go away peacefully.
You tell me who gave you the bomb...
...and we'll stop.
Want to try this? Let's see if you change your mind.
To keep from talking he bit off his own tongue...
In the end, he signed a confession for a crime he probably didn't commit.
We were good at persuading anyone they sent to us...
But they were smarter... The people who persuaded us to do these things.
This is why your altruism and freedom stink so much.
I want to see William. -It's not the right time.
I don't care. How is he?
Better. Listen to me...
I need a favour...
Who are you? -Ulla Bork.
No!
Katie Cole.
Yes. -Katie Cole.
That's good. Go on.
An American woman... -...from New York.
...from New York. Sure, squirrel...
An American woman from New York, with a brother called William...
A crazy guy who wanted to go away and leave me by myself.
No. It's all finished like that...
Go back a bit.
Of course, further back...
The big squirrel. I won't marry...
...but I don't want to grow old and withered, so I'll live with my brother...
...on an island. Only with him...
Swimming and fishing. -And I'll hunt by the moonlight...
...and eat with you, Katie.
No.
I've reorganised the house, I felt like cleaning all the rooms...
Someone had to do it.
Do you know what I found? The letters your wrote to me...
I'd put them in a draw and I found them again last night...
"Dear Katie, sometimes I feel like I'm on holiday...
Saigon is a boring place, except for the locals who are very sociable...
My life is very monotonous. As I told you, they've put me in information...
I'm fed up with having nothing to do...
I work in an office now.
I've made friends with a colleague who has a lot of experience...
His name is *** Valenti, he enrolled before me and he's considered a veteran.
We get on very well, and we try not to get bored even though our work is quiet...
...and without responsibility.
Sometimes, we feel like bank employees...
I imagined the war to be different. I thought it was something else...
However, it's better like this.
However, it's better like this. There's less for you to worry about."
Tell the truth...
It wasn't such a peaceful job...
...following certain orders. It was a far cry from a bank.
Sometimes, we were so tired we couldn't even stand up.
I don't want any acts of terrorism or reprisals, understood?
Circle the village and evacuate the locals before the bombardment.
Don't be stupid, tell the truth. Katie knows everything, don't hide.
He wants to kill me, just like before. He was waiting to kill me.
Send him away, Katie.
He never let me be free.
He's come to take me.
This kid isn't talking. I'll be quiet!
Don't be an idiot. Willy...
Tell your sister everything. -Willy doesn't have a sister!
Willy, there's someone here who wants your dollars.
No one wants my dollars. No one!
No, Katie... It's not true!
Don't trust them. -Continue.
It wasn't your fault, it was the others.
You had to do it. They tried to take away what was inside of us...
Isn't that right, Willy? We had to say yes...
...but we didn't believe them. -It was like that, Katie...
We said yes to save ourselves. It wasn't me, it was my brain...
...my hands, my mouth. They stole them from me!
I was good...
Good.
I won't give you my $200. I don't want to give them to you!
You were a failure. You don't deserve them.
Decide, William. -I'm alive.
You can't go on anymore, Willy. You can't do it.
Unload that weight on your shoulders...
Katie isn't upset for what you've done.
I can see deep inside you, squirrel. I know all about you.
I know all about that day.
Get in there and clear the zone. No prisoners, okay?
Over there.
Come on, I don't want to be last.
Are you asleep? Come on!
They're coming after me...
After me...
Let's go. It's started!
Come on guys. It's started!
$200 to whoever kills the most people.
Do it.
Hurry up!
I'm covered in ash...
I am the ash.
Poor squirrel.
There's something killing me in my head.
I'm a good boy. -Yes, squirrel. A good boy.
What will we do with this boy?
What will we do with this boy, lieutenant?
I don't want any prisoners.
Hurry up.
It's not true.
I want to end it all. I want to kill myself.
I'll kill myself...
I'll kill myself... I'll kill myself. I'll kill myself!
I'm empty... I'm nothing!
I cheated you... I didn't give you the $200...
...but you earned them. A good boy.
Well? Out with your verdict, doctor. Out with it...
Or, what you have discovered isn't enough...
...for a clinical portrait. -William has nothing more to tell me.
His memories stop at that village...
The rest of the story has been erased with a sponge...
He's passed his hand, ***. Unless you want to talk?
It's for me.
Hello? Yes?
It's me. Are you coming to Copenhagen?
Yes, of course. I'll tell them to send you a ticket.
That was Katie, William's sister...
She's decided to join us. She may be of help.
Don't you agree, doctor?
He won't reply, ***. This time he can't cut people down to size...
...in order to adapt them to his idea of the world.
Of his world. -Ulla, that's enough...
You haven't become my conscience...
I won't permit you to be my conscience.
I'm not falling for it, believe me...
Now you know everything about William will you get the scandal you need?
Stop it! -It all coincides with what you envisaged.
I really want to hate someone in my life...
Hate is a nice emotion. It's clean.
You only create pain, Max.
Don't take it like that. It's just a crisis...
A moment of weakness. Go...
Don't worry. Everything is okay.
Perhaps no one cares how or why William was reduced to this state...
...but I believe it's my duty to take on this case...
Not for personal interests.
It's my decision. It doesn't involve you...
You can believe what you like. -Very moving. Just think...
You're giving me my freedom as a gift...
...after you've taken away my ability to use it.
I helped you destroy William. I collaborated with you without my approval...
I want to see where you end up. Afterwards, I'll weigh up...
...the consequences.
I came to say goodbye. With Katie here I won't be needed.
Are you happy with our collaboration?
You know everything now. Are you satisfied?
Not yet... Why did you desert?
Don't insist with this question...
So we didn't have to go home. We discovered that our consciences...
Let's call them that. They weren't so immaculate...
They disgusted us and we didn't want to go home to our mothers!
It's not true... Tell me how it was. It'll do you good.
We fight... There are orders and we follow them.
At the end of the day, those who are still alive...
...try to find some sort of peace.
You have to forget what you've done...
For those with a resistant memory there's morphine which cleans the brain.
For the less experienced, marijuana is enough...
It's all free...
One cigarette (joint) is enough for a return trip to New York...
The important thing is to forget, doctor...
To be able to start over.
The next day I follow orders. I don't remember a thing and I'm satisfied...
It's ideal to live in peace.
Living in peace might also mean putting a rock on the past which follows us.
On the contrary, it's necessary to carry out an honest test of your conscience.
You see, it isn't about fear.
Fear is just an excuse. -Bravo, doctor...
You understand everything. What a beautiful illusion our conscience is!
We need to wake up and start to talk about these things.
Above all, when there's no risk. Who cares if people get in the way...
We must inform the public. It's our right...
Come on, tell us your story. Be good, ***...
Pour your heart out to the professor. He's a curious one...
...but he's ready to sacrifice himself for the poor devil's who got themselves killed.
Open your ears. We were in Laos that time...
It was an action of reprisal. Officially, we were there to prevent the viet-cong from regrouping...
It was important the helicopters came back in time because we were in neutral territory...
All we knew was they had left.
Castor calling Alice...
...give us your position. -Alice calling Castor, we're waiting for you.
We all held our breath when we saw the first helicopter...
No one wanted to spend the weekend circled by the enemy.
That explosion became the most absurd and dirtiest sight I'd ever seen.
Radio communication was interrupted. Our helicopters didn't respond...
They hadn't come to rescue us. They were using us as a firing range.
Cease fire, it's us.
They said they'd confused us with the enemy...
They realised their mistake after half an hour of heavy bombardment.
The same helicopters came back to carry out the wounded.
There was no point in finding a logical explanation for what had happened.
In a war like ours, nothing was logical.
We tried to forget what happened...
...and accompanied a colleague who was almost killed in the attack.
When we were transferred to Germany I began to realise...
...that error would have been useful to anyone who wanted to conquer the mentality of Laos...
Accelerating our official intervention in that country.
That incident had a serious effect on us. When we saw our dead comrade...
...we were worried we might end up the same way.
That was when we decided to desert.
How do you feel, Willy?
My head feels empty.
I am here...
...back to front.
I mean your conscience. -Whose conscience?
Tell me... Whose?
Whose conscience?
From Our Envoy in Copenhagen.
Subtitled by Merlin for Cinemageddon. www.italianfilmtranslation.com
24th October 2008